He'll bounce back. Last time he took an extended break he came back and won 3 tournaments in a row. I'm not saying he'll do the same again, but I definitely think he'll return to Madrid in a much better state than he was before.

He'll bounce back. Last time he took an extended break he came back and won 3 tournaments in a row. I'm not saying he'll do the same again, but I definitely think he'll return to Madrid in a much better state than he was before.

Yes, I don't this long break is only to rejuvenate and think things over and have a better approach this time. But as you said, it's not going to be a repeat each time. There are now too many players who can get under his skin and really rattle him. They have no reason to back off just because he had a couple of months rest, but it will help him though to stay fit for a longer period of time and maybe that’s the idea. Does he fancy RG? I am sure he does but he probably fancies defending Wimbledon far more. Crazy time ahead.

A compilation of Murray's best points at the Australian Open, prior to this year. Points from memorable matches against Ferrer, Isner, Cilic, Nadal (2007 loss), Nadal (2010 win), Djokovic, Federer and Llodra.

Some absolutely astonishing points in there. The emotion when he hit the running backhand pass against Isner (6:01) was just quality.